I have a custom 2003 G35 coupe 75,000 miles with automatic, new tires,perfect interior, custom sound system, 20" wheels But my G does have a salvage title
. I think im gona post it on Craigs List and see what happens, im in no hurry to sell it. I have never used CL, however I hear about alot of scams and spams so Im woundering if anyone has advice for a first time user?

How much do you think a salvaged coupe is worth all fixed up better than new? Im located in the mid west 64801
I thought about just posting my Email and they can contact me through the Email at first before I give out my #! I just dont want automated spammers calling me from nigeria. Lol what do you guys think?

Craigslist attracts some of the finest people

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nati ... w/5526113/

Put a For Sale sign on it and park it in a supermarket parking lot with your cell number

Telcoman

really. I would rather post it on line. serious inquiries only, no trades

Have used Craigslist in the past to sell cars and car parts.
Started getting all kinds of spam crap to my phone.
spell out some of the digits of phone if you put it.
always use the anonomous email id feature.
Might want to use a disposable email ID, not your main one.

I would also always do as much digging about the person that contacts me.
If you can get their name, check court calendar, arrest calendar, check where they live, tax records, google their id...etc before you agree to meet them. Give out as little about yourself as possible....use a fake name...
also, meet during day in a parking lot that is busy. Take a friend with you.
If you have your carry conceal....enough said.
Stay Safe!!!
Have also used CARS.COM....but, the last guy said he saw my car on Craigslist....

The Op said it has a salvage title. He should check with a few insurance companies because it may not be possible to insure/and or register and get it inspected in some states.
The vehicle could be declared not road worthy. I'm not sure!
It may only be good for parts.
Perhaps a local junkyard might be interested in the parts?

Telcoman

OP ask for CL listing advice....I gave mine....or were you doing a Part 2 Response to OP??

Thanks for the response, yes the car is road worthy and fixed up. Runs and drives awsome! Needs inspection to be legal. I like all the advice he gave in regards to CL! Im not posting my name or address for obvious reasons. I did use my email address
That I use daily, will I get a bunch of spam? If so will the spam stop when I take my account down? I posted my cell number but spelled a couple of the digits out like you specified. Take a friend with me to do the transaction so I dont get robbed? No I dont have a cc but I do have a glock 9mm. Are ppl really this untrustworthy on CL?

A car with a salvage title is worth less than one with an ordinary title. I can't tell you how much less. It's like a car with a record of a major accident on CarFax but even worse. Your insurance agent should be able to tell you about any complications with insurance. How much his company would pay if it were totaled, compared to a similar non-salvage example, should give you a clue about the reduction in value.

The things you need to worry about when buying or selling via Craigs List are getting mugged or swindled. The money involved in an automobile sale is enough to tempt serious criminals. Is your bank big enough to be a busy place? That, along with their video surveillance, should protect against car jacking. Your bank should be able to advise you on a secure way to receive payment. For example, if the buyer brings a bank check, your bank can verify with the issuing bank that the check isn't a forgery.

Thanks for the reply! Ya do the transaction at my bank would be a wise move. I have sombody intreasted im my G35 and is driving 3 hours to test drive it next weekend. He asked about method of payment and I said I pefer cash but will accept a check if we can finalize transaction at the bank and make sure funds clear accounts. Any advice on that procedure? Pricing of my salvage title G35 has been difficult as KBB and NADA are wayy seperate in pricing . I havre researched other G35 coupes on Craigs List located in my 4 state area cuz I live on the boarder of 4 states and here is the result. What do you guys think of my price?


03 coupe $ 10,500 / 75,000 miles salvage title my car
03 coupe $ 12,800 / 127,000 miles
03 coupe $ 11,200 /97,000 miles custom wheels and intake (on Ebay)
03 coupe $ 10,850 / 68,000 miles
03 coupe $ 9000 / 200,000 miles lowerd and has 20" chrome wheels
03 coupe $ 8,350 /97,200 miles custom 20" chrome wheels (on Ebay)
04c $ 8,900 / 118,000 miles
04c $15,500 /79,000 miles red and fully loaded g35 wow
04c $ 6,900 / 135,000 this car was rough,very rough
05c $10,750 /127,000 miles
05c $9000 / milage unknown needs paint and body
05c $12,900 /80,000 miles
05c $11,000 / 88,000 miles
06c $12,100 /50,000 miles
06c $14,000 /102,000 miles
06c $11,900 / 108,000 miles
06c $16,875 /milage unknown
06c $14,000 /88,000 miles

Here is my add on Craigs List http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/4357655139.html

If someone is coming to look at the car, they must think it's a fair price (or they just want a joy ride... hard to tell)

I think your market will determine what the car is worth, if no one buys it at that price, time to go lower.

Good luck on the sale

Yes it is hard to tell if the are serious or just wants a joy ride. Driving 3 hours I would think they would be serious or they are serious to rob me.. lol

Either way your right, if im not getting any bites after a couple months, I will consider lowering the price. Like I said I got wiggle room.

What do you guys think about the other G35 prices in my general area?

I listed my Camaro on CL and Autotrader. I got much better response and better quality of person on Autotrader.

Don't meet someone at a location far from home and don't accept a personal or Cashier's check! Have them meet you at your bank.

ddemier7 wrote: Are ppl really this untrustworthy on CL?

Not everyone of course, but enough to be very, very careful. By the way, just because someone says they are coming 3 hours doesn't mean they're not actually just around the corner.

ok thanks guys. personal cashiers check can have a stop payment on them I believe.

What do you guys think of my price comparison chart? am I priced to high?

Correct...they can stop the payment to you! You can even make a bogus Cashier's check on the internet. It happened to a friend of mine.

got it. I got 2 ppl interested already. probly tire kickers but its part of the game

Good Luck!

You might have posted it earlier, but what are you planning on replacing it with?

What do you mean I should of posted it earlier? If you are referring to my add, I was just waiting untill tax return season was here to better my odds. Im really in no hurry to sale it. Its paid off but honestly I never drive it! I own a 04 Saturn and a 07 GSXR 1000 and the Saturn is just cheaper on gas and parts. Its not as good looking as tge G35 but I never have time to date. Ive ben working on my bachelors degree and im busy all the time, by the time summer rolls around I practally LIVE on my GSXR cuz I love riding . So im really not going to get anything but I might buy a wrecked car and fix it up to make more money during the summer. Paying ins on 3 cars is killing me.

Becki wasn't saying you should have posted your CL ad earlier.

She was saying that you might have already made a post here explaining what your plans for transportation will be after you sell the G35.

Which you answered

Meet the buyer at THEIR bank...Get them to get you cash.

Thanks Lars.

It is great that you are focusing on your education. Get that degree and get a good job and you can get whatever you want.

I dont wana drive 3 hours but if their bank is local in my area ya thats a good idea. At this rate im averaging 1 person a day inquiring about my car. Not bad. I told one guy i would take 10,000 cash for it. I keep you guys posted

I also sold a svt cobra for 9K cash....He brought all 100 dollar bills.
Met him in parking lot of nice grocery store. Had my wife check bills with pen.
Initially, he gave me a fake name....
But, once we agreed on terms on the puter, he gave me his real name and I was able to do some research on him before we met. Teaches at a community college.
Super nice guy!! Sent me pics of the mustang once he put new rims on her.
Then again after he replaced the vert top!

Don't meet somebody alone and make sure you get enough info. to research them....

Thats a good idea to check the bills. I can get a pin and have sombody check it. I have been getting alot of inquiries but I dont think someone is serious until they come look. And if they come from longways away, I doubt they wanna go home empty handed. I will have my Glock (hand gun) with me.

ddemier7 wrote:I will have my Glock (hand gun) with me.

Yes! always be prepared!!....just make sure that your look out is prepared too!!!
If you do enuff research and only meet those that you can research, should not be any issues.

A safe way to receive payment is PayPal. You would have to contact them to learn what they would charge. Also, consider eBay.

check out my add and tell me what you think.

http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/4357655139.html

The ad looks great with the pics. I'm not a fan of that color, but I have to admit it does look good.

Thanks! I wanted the add to look professional. I reposted the add for new readers on this thread.


http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/4357655139.html

Beautiful car. I love the color. Stands out in a crowd. I would advise more and better interior shots.

Be careful. We just had a guy killed here this week selling a car on Craigslist...there again, this is Memphis.

http://wreg.com/2014/03/10/robbers-kill ... -car-deal/

Joplin, MO...man y'all had a wicked tornado a few years ago.